ZIP 23661 (Hampton, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23661: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hampton city, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 664 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hampton city compares with Virginia
Hampton city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hampton city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hampton city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.3 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 74% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Hampton city sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Virginia on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 23661: I-64 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23661 since 2015.
Overview
Hampton city has recorded 664 truck crashes since 2015, with 335 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 23661 is I-64, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-664 (3), SR-351 (3) and US-17 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23661 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.3% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hampton city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 5 |
| I-664 | 3 |
| SR-351 | 3 |
| US-17 | 3 |
| SR-164 | 2 |
| SR-168 | 2 |
| US-258 | 2 |
| Brookwood Dr | 1 |
| Colley Ave | 1 |
| Howmet Drive | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hampton city) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 64 East | 82 |
| I-64 East | 49 |
| I-64 | 45 |
| Interstate 64 West | 37 |
| W Mercury Blvd | 34 |
| I-64 West | 17 |
| East Bound I-64 | 15 |
| Eastbound I-64 | 15 |
ZIP 23661 at a glance
| Population | 14,005 |
| Density | 1,144 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,446 |
| Median home value | $220,473 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hampton city since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 39 | +62% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 47 | +20% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 63 | +34% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 63 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23661
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23661?
Hampton city has had 664 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 335 people and killing 9.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 23661?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23661 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23661?
March has the most truck crashes in Hampton city, 10.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23661?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hampton city since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23661 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Hampton city has 41.3 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23661?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.